"Boardwalk Empire" Season 1 Banter

[Powers]

Hopefully ya'll have heard about HBO's new series, Boardwalk Empire, premiering next month on the 19th. Its a mafia series about Atlantic City in the Prohibition Era.

One of my favorite actors, Steve Buscemi is the lead rule. Terence Winter, from the Sopranos, is the Creator, Executive Producer and Writer and Martin Scorsese is the Director and another Executive Producer.

The show looks to be awesome and I can't wait :banger

Here's a link to the show's website:

http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire/index.html

Startin' the countdown to Sept 19th......

[Mr.Maduro]

Most of the filming was done blocks from where I live. They actually built an entire full size city block set...pretty cool, can't wait to watch it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlpFHcA98-E

[Gophernut]

See the preview on HBO all the time. This show looks to be wonderfully done, and I agree Steve Buscemi is one of my favorites!

[Brutus2600]

I can not WAIT for this show. I think the cast is stellar, the storyline sounds amazing, and the sets and costumes look great. I'm definitely looking forward for it :tu

[icehog3]

Love Buscemi...will definitely be watching this one.

[Darrell]

Love Buscemi...will definitely be watching this one.

:tpd:

Too many good shows are starting in Sept / Oct.

[BigAsh]

Hopefully ya'll have heard about HBO's new series, Boardwalk Empire, premiering next month on the 19th. Its a mafia series about Atlantic City in the Prohibition Era.

One of my favorite actors, Steve Buscemi is the lead rule. Terence Winter, from the Sopranos, is the Creator, Executive Producer and Writer and Martin Scorsese is the Director and another Executive Producer.

The show looks to be awesome and I can't wait :banger

Here's a link to the show's website:

http://www.hbo.com/boardwalk-empire/index.html

Startin' the countdown to Sept 19th......

Shouldn't you be studying?!?....Just sayin'....:r

[Powers]

Most of the filming was done blocks from where I live. They actually built an entire full size city block set...pretty cool, can't wait to watch it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlpFHcA98-E

wow, cool video. thanks for sharing :tu

Shouldn't you be studying?!?....Just sayin'....:r

think i'll manage to get my nose out of a book for an hour a week :D

[darkleeroy]

I'm on board, waiting for it.

[Powers]

The day has arrived!!! :dance:

[DougBushBC]

I'll be tuning in

[kelmac07]

Didn't realize til this morning that this was produced by Mark Wahlberg.

[tenbaseg]

DVR is locked and loaded!

[14holestogie]

About time HBO got back into the stellar series fight. Showtime has been blowing them out of the water since the Sopranos ended. Weeds, the Big C, etc are all great fun.

This one looks like a return to the ring. :tu

[pennjones]

I think this show has potential to be HBO's biggest show ever. I know there were some greats in the past, but this show looks amazing! Can't wait!

[Powers]

anybody know of a website or a way to stream/download the show tonight??

[TheManWithNoName]

Initial impression: looks great! First episode had a lot of action and set things rolling. Should be a good series.

[Powers]

Enjoyed the first episode! Characters seem really dynamic and the plot really keeps ya interested

I think its gonna live up to the hype :tu

[elderboy02]

I loved the 1st episode. Can't wait until next week! :)

[Bill86]

anybody know of a website or a way to stream/download the show tonight??

PM SENT

I'm going to watch the show in about an hour, I'm so hyped. Should be great.

[icehog3]

Scorsese is The Man.

[pennjones]

Yep, great show! Cannot wait until next week!

[rennD]

Not to spoil but can someone explain the murder of the Italian restaurant owner? Did someone think he stole the liquor?

[DougBushBC]

Not to spoil but can someone explain the murder of the Italian restaurant owner? Did someone think he stole the liquor?
**SPOILER**
He was the head of the gang in Chicago and the upstart (al) that helped with the liquor heist had him killed to start taking over the org. crime in ChiTown.

[QUAZY50]

**SPOILER**
He was the head of the gang in Chicago and the upstart (al) that helped with the liquor heist had him killed to start taking over the org. crime in ChiTown.

This is what I thought, When he said he was Al Capone, I got pretty excited haha. Great show!

[elderboy02]

This is what I thought, When he said he was Al Capone, I got pretty excited haha. Great show!

As did I. That was pretty awesome.

That lady that Steve Buscemi was banging was pretty hot too :xxx

[Powers]

**SPOILER**
He was the head of the gang in Chicago and the upstart (al) that helped with the liquor heist had him killed to start taking over the org. crime in ChiTown.

I don't know, I think Thompson is gonna have to whack Capone at the end of the season :r

[Skywalker]

Watched it last night. I don't want to like it because I don't usually get HBO, but it's free this week. I'm getting sucked in!!!!

[rennD]

It was interesting to see a young Lucky Luciano character as well.

[QUAZY50]

As did I. That was pretty awesome.

That lady that Steve Buscemi was banging was pretty hot too :xxx

HAHA, that sex scene came on and my roommates (3 girls) were like, "WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING?!" secretly though, they were intrigued I think haha.

[elderboy02]

HAHA, that sex scene came on and my roommates (3 girls) were like, "WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING?!" secretly though, they were intrigued I think haha.

You sir, are a lucky man for having 3 female roommates ;)

[Lear31MX]

Watched it last night. I don't want to like it because I don't usually get HBO, but it's free this week. I'm getting sucked in!!!!

Me to, I canceled HBO after the Soparnos ended, I guess I'll have to get it again damn it.

[icehog3]

HAHA, that sex scene came on and my roommates (3 girls) were like, "WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING?!" secretly though, they were intrigued I think haha.

If I had 3 female roomates, TV would not be my first priority. ;)

[NCRadioMan]

Just watched the first epi and I like it. They have done a great job of taking you back to that time. First class writing, acting, directing, producing....everything. I can't find any faults in the first one.

[Cyclone]

I just finished reading "Havana Nocturne" which is a history of the Mob in pre-revolutionary Havana.

I was pretty stoked to see some of the characters represented in this series...

I highly recommend the book!

[Patrick B]

Just finished it up a bit ago. Great stuff so far. I NEVER watch a series from the beginning, so this is new for me. In fact, the only series I've ever watched are the Sopranos and sons of Anarchy.

[Parshooter]

I'm excited about this series. I came into the Sopranos at about the 3rd season, so I had a lot of catching up to do. I'm gonna see this one from the git-go. I love mod stuff like this.

[PeteSB75]

Got to be honest, I enjoyed this, but I'm still waiting for the story to start. This episode felt a lot more like it was just setting the scene, introducing some characters and maybe planting some seeds that will grow into a story. I enjoyed it for that and I'll keep watching but I'm still waiting to be pulled in by characters that resonate. For the moment, I think they spent too long dwelling on the little details, the costumes, the billboards, the cars, the store signs, etc. and not enough focusing on who these people are and why I should care about them.

Both Steve Buscemi and Scorsese are awesome and have earned the benefit of the doubt from me, though the smaller, long form of TV is very different from the larger short form of cinema.

[Powers]

Got to be honest, I enjoyed this, but I'm still waiting for the story to start. This episode felt a lot more like it was just setting the scene, introducing some characters and maybe planting some seeds that will grow into a story. I enjoyed it for that and I'll keep watching but I'm still waiting to be pulled in by characters that resonate. For the moment, I think they spent too long dwelling on the little details, the costumes, the billboards, the cars, the store signs, etc. and not enough focusing on who these people are and why I should care about them.

Both Steve Buscemi and Scorsese are awesome and have earned the benefit of the doubt from me, though the smaller, long form of TV is very different from the larger short form of cinema.

I agree to ur basic point. they definitely were establishing characters, spending time briefly on their backgrounds (stressing Jimmy was in WWI etc). And with an era different than our own, u need to get the sense of the times in the minds of the views right away. The first episode of the Sopranos is very similar. :2

[QUAZY50]

You sir, are a lucky man for having 3 female roommates ;)
Right... Let's just say it's... complicated.

If I had 3 female roomates, TV would not be my first priority. ;)

Gotta take a break some time my friend.-(P

[M1903A1]

**SPOILER**
He was the head of the gang in Chicago and the upstart (al) that helped with the liquor heist had him killed to start taking over the org. crime in ChiTown.

Hmmm...was he named "Big Jim" Colosimo?

[Powers]

Hmmm...was he named "Big Jim" Colosimo?

yeah, it was Colosimo who got whacked

[MajorCaptSilly]

Not only is it a very good show but seeing Buscemi playing a more thoughtful, understated character is exciting as I always thought he had a better range than was portrayed in is former roles.


MCS

King of the runon sentence.

[Powers]

Not only is it a very good show but seeing Buscemi playing a more thoughtful, understated character is exciting as I always thought he had a better range than was portrayed in is former roles.


MCS

King of the runon sentence.

:r

my ruler can't reach thru the computer to slap u on the wrist :D

[MajorCaptSilly]

Did anyone notice Omar from "The Wire" waiting to see Buscemi close to the beginning of the episode?

MCS

[PeteSB75]

Did anyone notice Omar from "The Wire" waiting to see Buscemi close to the beginning of the episode?

MCS

Yes. I saw him sitting there, said "Omar walking" - my wife gave me a very strange look until I explained.

[M1903A1]

yeah, it was Colosimo who got whacked

Somewhere I have an old theater program from about 1920 that has a full-page ad for Colosimo's restaurant on the back. The featured performer is the girl Colosomo ditched his wife for--an act that, it's been said, contributed to his getting whacked by Capone.

[icehog3]

Gotta take a break some time my friend.-(P

Speak for yourself. :r

[Powers]

Episode 2 tonight :wo

Think we're gonna see the wrath of Rothstein in this one

[QUAZY50]

Good who. I was confused, what was the deal with the big fat guy and the 19 Yr old blonde chick? what do they have to do with anything?

[M1903A1]

Good who. I was confused, what was the deal with the big fat guy and the 19 Yr old blonde chick? what do they have to do with anything?

Sounds like "Big Jim" Colosimo...see my prior comment.

Colosimo was a major early Outfit boss in pre-Prohibition Chicago...about 1920-21 he dumped his longtime (Italian) wife for a young (non-Italian) singer at his restaurant, which outraged many in the Chicago underworld and opened up an opportunity for his longtime second-in-command, Johnny Torrio, to remove him and take his place.

To do the job, Torrio brought in a young man from Five Points, Brooklyn...named Alphonse Capone.

[Gophernut]

Good who. I was confused, what was the deal with the big fat guy and the 19 Yr old blonde chick? what do they have to do with anything?

I think they were introduced to set up the ending of episode 2 which is the cliffhanger part for episoe 3.

[tenbaseg]

I think they were introduced to set up the ending of episode 2 which is the cliffhanger part for episoe 3.

:tpd: Yep, there's a difference of opinion on how many guys were killed in the road. Now we know why.

[E.J.]

Have really enjoyed this so far....

[hscmit]

I thought the second episode was a bit slow. I was hoping for more action, but maybe this set things up for the next few episodes and things can start happening.

[PeteSB75]

While we are certainly enjoying it, my wife and I have taken to calling this show B00bwalk Empire...

[Powers]

While we are certainly enjoying it, my wife and I have taken to calling this show B00bwalk Empire...

Even more reasons to be a fan! :D

[smelvis]

So far I am loving it, of course like Deadwood it will probably end as we start really liking it LOL

[rennD]

So far I am loving it, of course like Deadwood it will probably end as we start really liking it LOL

Just like Rome :(

[icehog3]

I think this might be a one season show, since it is loosely following history and might be wrapped up in one season. I can't see Scorsese doing TV long term. :2

[Powers]

I think this might be a one season show, since it is loosely following history and might be wrapped up in one season. I can't see Scorsese doing TV long term. :2

but the one thing that drives hollywood is money. If the show gets a high viewer rating and popularity they'll find a way to make it last for several seasons. at least i hope so -(P

[icehog3]

but the one thing that drives hollywood is money. If the show gets a high viewer rating and popularity they'll find a way to make it last for several seasons. at least i hope so -(P

Stranger things have happened.

[hscmit]

HBO ordered a second season the day after the first episode aired.

http://gawker.com/5644039/boardwalk-empire-renewed-for-second-season-already

[icehog3]

HBO ordered a second season the day after the first episode aired.

http://gawker.com/5644039/boardwalk-empire-renewed-for-second-season-already

I stand corrected...Happily corrected! :D

[Powers]

Just finished up watching the latest episode. It was my favorite so far. I really like Jimmy's character. Love how their using Jimmy to show how WWI veterans were "the Lost Generation". If the show makes it five more season's they'll be talking about a "new" book that comes out in 1925, "The Great Gatsby" :tu

[hscmit]

last nights was good, I hope Omar is going to f some stuff up

[Bill86]

last nights was good, I hope Omar is going to f some stuff up

Definitely, The wire was possibly my favorite Tv show of all time.

[hscmit]

Definitely, The wire was possibly my favorite Tv show of all time.

mine too

[PeteSB75]

This show looks great, good scenery, great costumes, incredibly detailed period depictions. What I'm missing is a story to pull me in and keep me interested. I just don't have a reason to care about any of the characters right now. After three weeks lets go through em Jimmy - He's decided he wants to be a gangster and has just abandoned his common-law wife and son. Nucky - he likes to sleep with showgirls, is move liquor and is free with his money - only slightly redeeming qualities I've seen are that he deals fairly with everyone and takes on charity cases. The sheriff brother is an ass and is only still around because of Nucky. They can't seem to decide what to do with the irish widow, one week she is coming to Nucky for help, next week refusing it, pretending to be too proud to take it. All the remaining characters are caricatures of mobsters, showgirls, black leaders, and businessmen. I'll give it a few more weeks, to see if there are some more interesting developments, but so far I just see a number of very good actors (Buscemi, Gretchen Mol and Michael K. Williams mainly) wasting their time on weak material.

The Sopranos worked because Tony was an engaging character. We didn't like him, weren't meant to. But we wanted to know more about him, just as we wanted to know more about his crew and his family. We wanted to see just how far he would go, and how low he would sink. Boardwalk Empire is missing the human depth that was the center of The Sopranos.

[x man]

The Sopranos was likely the last of the great tv or movie mob
depictions. Ive been going to AC, as we call it in Philly, since i
was 2 yrs old, before the casinos.
I actually was the parking lot attendant next to the Ritz
as a summer job after my freshman yr. in college.
Empire is showing a snapshot of prohibition that isnt normally
talked about. How many of us knew AC played such an intergral
part in liquor then. Nucky was in the right place at the right
time, and he knew what to do with it.
I predict the girl in the dress shop becomes his girlfriend.

[Parshooter]

If they drag this out long enough, it could be a prequil to The Sopranos.

[xlc12rf]

From the 20's to the 90's... Thats some serious dragging out of a storyline.

[Patrick B]

Going to watch the latest episode later tonight. I'm engaged, but not yet thrilled by the show.

[x man]

Going to watch the latest episode later tonight. I'm engaged, but not yet thrilled by the show.

I agree, it has potential to be xcellent, it needs a wider scope, its too
narrow in its story line, i guess its story lines are still being developed.

[elderboy02]

I liked Sundays episode. A couple of quetions...

#1 - Who was the guy that slashed the hooker's face?

#2 - Who was the girl toward the end that grabbed the guys junk and said "I know what you want, maybe after the show?"

[xlc12rf]

I liked Sundays episode. A couple of quetions...

#1 - Who was the guy that slashed the hooker's face?

#2 - Who was the girl toward the end that grabbed the guys junk and said "I know what you want, maybe after the show?"

Somebody please correct me if i am wrong.

#1: a man affiliated with the crew who already possessed the chicago area's alcohol provisions. I think he was making a statement to Jimmy and al.

#2: the woman was jimmy's mother, and the guy was lucky Luciano.

[688sonarmen]

Anyone elso think that Jimmy is Nuckys son?
Also it seems like that irish woman is going to be the beginning of the end for Nucky as well.

[elderboy02]

Somebody please correct me if i am wrong.

#1: a man affiliated with the crew who already possessed the chicago area's alcohol provisions. I think he was making a statement to Jimmy and al.

#2: the woman was jimmy's mother, and the guy was lucky Luciano.

Ahh... that makes sense. Isn't Luciano trying to kill Jimmy?

[Patrick B]

Going to watch the latest episode later tonight. I'm engaged, but not yet thrilled by the show.

Just watched the latest episode and I was very entertained. I think it's finally starting to hook me in. Capone and Jimmy are going to be an entertaining duo, I think.

[elderboy02]

...Capone and Jimmy are going to be an entertaining duo, I think.

Agreed. I love how Capone kicked the crap out of the dude and then when the guys came in to negotiate, he said "50%" :r

[Patrick B]

There's gonna be a good struggle in Chi-town, it seems. Damn I love gangster stuff, and this is delivering in spades!

[jmsremax]

There's gonna be a good struggle in Chi-town, it seems. Damn I love gangster stuff, and this is delivering in spades!

:tpd:


Curious to see what Jimmy does in the upcoming episode.

[Powers]

Somebody please correct me if i am wrong.

#1: a man affiliated with the crew who already possessed the chicago area's alcohol provisions. I think he was making a statement to Jimmy and al.

#2: the woman was jimmy's mother, and the guy was lucky Luciano.

spot on from what i saw. I think Jimmy's mother has something up here sleeve in regards to Luciano.

The last episode was really good IMO. They are doing a great job mixing in the historical events of the times, no matter how nasty, with the plot development: prevalence of the KKK throughout America in the 20s, Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, debate about the League of Nations, Jim Crow laws etc. I'm hoping next they'll show a reunion of Civil War vets :tu

[688sonarmen]

spot on from what i saw. I think Jimmy's mother has something up here sleeve in regards to Luciano.

She is probably keeping tabs on him to give Jimmy a heads up, maybe she will off him. One thing is for sure, she is going to get the clap trying to do so. That’s if she doesn’t already have it.:D

[Powers]

She is probably keeping tabs on him to give Jimmy a heads up, maybe she will off him. One thing is for sure, she is going to get the clap trying to do so. That’s if she doesn’t already have it.:D

:r

[688sonarmen]

Just got done with tonight's episode. Looks like everyone is giving into their temptations. Not sure what Jimmys mom wants with his kid, could go a few ways. I'm sure of one thing that Shouder woman is the beginning of the end.:2

[Bill86]

WORD. Damn Jimmy's girl just offed herself, I don't blame her that massive scar and stitching. Decent episode for sure.


WOW nucky's hitting the poor chick with a kid! Shes a feminist and ruined his party...I saw him hitting it but DAMN.

[Powers]

Just finished the 5th episode. Some good history references that made me happy and we got some Civil War vets in there :tu

What happened to Lucky Luciano and Jimmy momma though? He wasn't in the episode :hm

[Superbad]

This is such a great show. They are not shy about nude scenes either :tu!

[688sonarmen]

This is such a great show. They are not shy about nude scenes either :tu!

Yeah, Nucky's ex-squeeze showed her "cunny":lr

[Bill86]

This is such a great show. They are not shy about nude scenes either :tu!

:tu:tu:dr

Not in the least bit. Or violence, my 2 favorite things to see in a TV show.

[elderboy02]

That was a good episode. Weird ending though. What a freak!

[Cyclone]

This is such a great show. They are not shy about nude scenes either :tu!

Great episode... The T & A was a huge bonus as well :D

[PeteSB75]

The prohibition agent is pretty creepy.

Wish they hadn't used a body double for Margaret Schroeder. Bit surprised by it, since the actress has done nudity before, though it was some time ago.

Some good violence, the way it happened was great.

Was wondering if Jimmy Darmody a real person? Quick google seems to indicate that his character is based on James Boyd, who was the assistant to Nucky. Anyone know anything about him?

[Patrick B]

Awesome episode! I was shocked at the way the Chicago meeting ended...

[goalie204]

This was the first great episode so far in this series imo, hope they keep this up.

[Martel]

The prohibition agent is pretty creepy.

What a sick bastard.:eek:
Agreed, lots of good nudity and action this week. Can't wait to see what happens between Jimmy and Lucky Luciano once Jimmy finds out...

Cheers,
G

[elderboy02]

:tu:tu:dr

Not in the least bit. Or violence, my 2 favorite things to see in a TV show.

+1 :tu

[x man]

The Sopranos was likely the last of the great tv or movie mob
depictions. Ive been going to AC, as we call it in Philly, since i
was 2 yrs old, before the casinos.
I actually was the parking lot attendant next to the Ritz
as a summer job after my freshman yr. in college.
Empire is showing a snapshot of prohibition that isnt normally
talked about. How many of us knew AC played such an intergral
part in liquor then. Nucky was in the right place at the right
time, and he knew what to do with it.
I predict the girl in the dress shop becomes his girlfriend.

I knew he would be tappin her.:tu

[elderboy02]

Tonight's episode was very good! Was that Jimmy's mom and wife who were the lesbians? :xxx

[icehog3]

Tonight's episode was very good! Was that Jimmy's mom and wife who were the lesbians? :xxx

No, Jimmy's wife and the photographer's (who took her "glamour shots") wife.

[Bill86]

Lesbians and toplessness....this shows a winner in my eyes! I've noticed one thing....titties in every episode. Can you say marketing to the male audience?

[elderboy02]

No, Jimmy's wife and the photographer's (who took her "glamour shots") wife.

Ahhh... thanks Admiral! :tu

[elderboy02]

Lesbians and toplessness....this shows a winner in my eyes! I've noticed one thing....titties in every episode. Can you say marketing to the male audience?

No complaining from me :banger :banger

[688sonarmen]

No, pretty sure it was the camera mans wife. I liked the Halloween theme with Jekel and Hyde plus the Phantom of the Opera dude. Pretty bad ass episode especially the part where the mask dude snipes the guy for Jimmy, fing awesome!

[elderboy02]

No, pretty sure it was the camera mans wife. I liked the Halloween theme with Jekel and Hyde plus the Phantom of the Opera dude. Pretty bad ass episode especially the part where the mask dude snipes the guy for Jimmy, fing awesome!

That was awesome. As soon as the water pitcher broke, I knew dude got sniped :gn

[Martel]

No, pretty sure it was the camera mans wife. I liked the Halloween theme with Jekel and Hyde plus the Phantom of the Opera dude. Pretty bad ass episode especially the part where the mask dude snipes the guy for Jimmy, fing awesome!

I hope he's a recurring character... he's an interesting guy.

Cheers,
G

[688sonarmen]

He reminds me of a smart slingblade

[Patrick B]

Great episode. I'm really digging this show, glad it's already set for a 2nd season.

[Powers]

Just finished watching the latest episode. It was awesome!!

Nucky is becoming more complex w/some childhood stories and a demeaning father. Best work so far though is the treatment of the vets from "The Great War". They are doing an excellent job showing how out of place and psychologically impacted from the war the young vets were, making them the "Lost Generation". The Phantom of the Opera guy (Richard?) is BAD@SS!!!

[elderboy02]

Another good episode last night :)

I wonder what Mrs. Schroder is going to do now that she sees the book.

[Martel]

Another good episode last night :)

I wonder what Mrs. Schroder is going to do now that she sees the book.

I think she's going to turn into someone who manages to have something on everyone. It'll be interesting to see what happens between Luciano and Jimmy once he comes back to AC.

Cheers,
G

[Martel]

Oh, and how about the ca. 1920 whack movie... that was hilarious! :r

Cheers,
G

[elderboy02]

Oh, and how about the ca. 1920 whack movie... that was hilarious! :r

Cheers,
G

That was funny! :r :r

[JDTexan]

This is just a great series. I hope they continue it for years to come.

[goalie204]

getting better, last nights ep was a nice setup up for hopefully whats to come

[Powers]

The latest episode really was a cross-roads for a lot of characters. Nucky has to change how he does business for the first time by preparing to go to the mattress. Margaret now can not deny what Nucky does for a living. And Jimmy has to choose b/w Chicago and Atlantic City.

Thats two awesome episodes back to back :tu

[Bill86]

Pretty solid episode, Jimmys in hot water again. Attempted Nucky assassination.... O_O

[Martel]

Only 3 more episodes this season...:(

Cheers,
G

[688sonarmen]

Yup, looks like I'll be going back to a Sunday night smoke in 3 weeks.

[Powers]

Another great episode!

[x man]

Now its story lines are developing. Its still the 1st year of
prohibition, i think it wasnt repealed till 1933, so 13 yrs.
of Boardwalk would be neat.

[Knip23]

Boardwalk Empire Rocks, I missed the last Ep. Due to PCSing but cought back up as soon as i got to my mother in laws house. Can't belive she hasnt been watching it. Have to introduce her to Nookie Thompson. Great Show. The Prohibition did end in 1933, so i do too hope the show goes for 13 years.

[Bill86]

13 years.....O_o That would be awesome but I dunno if a show can stay fresh for THAT long. I'd settle for 6-7 seasons. I'd rather the show go out when its on top then have some mediocre last few seasons.

Example being the Wire > Sopranos (last season of sopranos was just ...AWFUL)

[x man]

13 years.....O_o That would be awesome but I dunno if a show can stay fresh for THAT long. I'd settle for 6-7 seasons. I'd rather the show go out when its on top then have some mediocre last few seasons.

Example being the Wire > Sopranos (last season of sopranos was just ...AWFUL)

I agree, 6 or 7 yrs. would keep it fresh.

[Martel]

Good one tonight. Agent Van Alden's freakiness knows no bounds.

Cheers,
G

[elderboy02]

Good one tonight. Agent Van Alden's freakiness knows no bounds.

Cheers,
G

I agree. I loved tonight's episode. That was great when Jimmy threw the photog through the window :su :tu

[688sonarmen]

Yup it was a good one. Looks like Al is starting to make his rise to fame.

[JDTexan]

This is by far the best series HBO has produced since the beginning of the Sopranos.

[Superbad]

I love this show. Best thing on TV, thats for sure.

[elderboy02]

The nudity last night was good as well :xxx

[Superbad]

The nudity last night was good as well :xxx
I heartily concur.

[elderboy02]

I heartily concur.

Nucky's old GF has a couple good points about her ;)

[goalie204]

I love this show. Best thing on TV, thats for sure.

I like this show, but disagree with the opinion that it's the best thing on tv big time.

[Powers]

Another great one :tu

Jimmy and Richard Harrow definitely my favorite characters.


PS - I wonder how many floggings it'll take Van Alden to recompense for having a one-night stand w/Nucky's old bag ;)

[newcigarz]

kind of a slow episode until the end

[Bill86]

Great ending of last nights episode.

Paz de la Huerta has a face thats seen the end of a shovel a few times. But her body is quite :dr

[Superbad]

Great ending of last nights episode.

Paz de la Huerta has a face thats seen the end of a shovel a few times. But her body is quite :dr

:r
SO true!

[icehog3]

Paz de la Huerta has a face thats seen the end of a shovel a few times. But her body is quite :dr

I find her kinda exotic.....but I'm easy.

[Bill86]

I find her kinda exotic.....but I'm easy.

Really? I had no idea :r :r :r

I dunno her tits are a bit messed and her face has been clock with a shovel and/or brick not sure yet. I can only imagine how awful she looks without any makeup.

[icehog3]

Really? I had no idea :r :r :r

I dunno her tits are a bit messed and her face has been clock with a shovel and/or brick not sure yet. I can only imagine how awful she looks without any makeup.

I could spend all day with those lips.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/paz.jpg

[Martel]

I could spend all day with those lips.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/paz.jpg

She looks better in this pic than she does on the show.

Cheers,
G

[newcigarz]

She looks better in this pic than she does on the show.



:eek::lv
http://extras.mercurynews.com/slideshows/entertainment/CelebsPhotoThumbs/091610.jpg

[PeteSB75]

Hey, I'm just happy that so far they've avoided all surgically enhanced women so far. Sorry ladies, but the equipment you were born with is and will always be so much more attractive than the bolt-ons far too many hollywood women seem to get these days.

In any case, should be very interesting when Jimmy finds out who his wife was actually screwing around with. And, while I laughed at how over the top the two pistols coming with "How'd you know I drive a Packard?", the intensity of the moment was great, as was the followup - "I wasn't going to, but you kinda talked me into it."

Only two more episodes this season, right? The preview for next week was cut off by my DVR.

[maninblack]

I agree her face leaves alot to be desired but she has one hell of a body and isn't afraind to show it.But back to the show, the next two weeks are gonna be interesting to say the least. I can't wait to see how the show takes off in its second season. One of the best shows on TV.

[Bill86]

Hey, I'm just happy that so far they've avoided all surgically enhanced women so far. Sorry ladies, but the equipment you were born with is and will always be so much more attractive than the bolt-ons far too many hollywood women seem to get these days.

In any case, should be very interesting when Jimmy finds out who his wife was actually screwing around with. And, while I laughed at how over the top the two pistols coming with "How'd you know I drive a Packard?", the intensity of the moment was great, as was the followup - "I wasn't going to, but you kinda talked me into it."

Only two more episodes this season, right? The preview for next week was cut off by my DVR.

Yeah I agree with that I hate women with bolt ons, it's a deal breaker for me.

Omar (sorry he'll always be Omar) pulling the two guns was awesome. Same with Jimmy just headshotting that fool.

[icehog3]

I agree her face leaves alot to be desired but she has one hell of a body and isn't afraind to show it.

So does mine, so I am still on her side.

[goalie204]

she looks like her face caught fire and someone tried to put it out with a garden shovel

[icehog3]

Such judgment from all the male models here. :rolleyes: ;) :r

[Bill86]

she looks like her face caught fire and someone tried to put it out with a garden shovel

:r :r :r :r

No Tom we're just A LITTLE bit pickier then you. The women have to have 2 legs AND a decent looking face.

[newcigarz]

Such judgment from all the male models here. :rolleyes: ;) :r

maybe you just like her because she looks like she has played some hockey in her past. :rolleyes:

[icehog3]

:r :r :r :r

No Tom we're just A LITTLE bit pickier then you. The women have to have 2 legs AND a decent looking face.

What's wrong with one legged women, Bill? :confused:

[Bill86]

What's wrong with one legged women, Bill? :confused:

I knew you would say that.

[icehog3]

I knew you would say that.

I am an equal opportunity slut.

[elderboy02]

I am an equal opportunity slut.

Early candidate for post of the day :r:r

[icehog3]

Early candidate for post of the day :r:r

I will be here all za veek, Dan....try the veal. :)

[ade06]

What did you all think about the agent's "night out"? That dude is a mental case.

[icehog3]

What did you all think about the agent's "night out"? That dude is a mental case.

I woulda traded places with him for an hour.

Oh, let the "bitter beer face" bashing begin! :r

[Powers]

I'm w/ya Tom. It not be becoming of a gentleman to turn a lady away ;)

[icehog3]

I'm w/ya Tom. It not be becoming of a gentleman to turn a lady away ;)

'zactly, Michael. :D :tu

[Bill86]

I'm w/ya Tom. It not be becoming of a gentleman to turn a lady away ;)

As long as she is still a lady :r :r (not talking about Paz de la Huerta).

[elderboy02]

Another great episode tonight. Can't wait for the finale next Sunday

[Martel]

Interesting that the Commodore is Jimmy's father... looks like he makes a full recovery.

Cheers,
G

[Bill86]

This episode was quite slow. I don't want to say it was boring but it definitely was one of the story/filler episodes without much excitement. Jimmys gotta deal with his wife. The agent kills his partner. I hope the last episode is EPIC. We'll see.......

[elderboy02]

This episode was quite slow. I don't want to say it was boring but it definitely was one of the story/filler episodes without much excitement. Jimmys gotta deal with his wife. The agent kills his partner. I hope the last episode is EPIC. We'll see.......

One thing I didn't like last night was no nudity ;)

[688sonarmen]

Lots of underling drama in this one. I thought Nucky was Jimmys Dad. And yeah kind of a let down about the nudity:D

[Bill86]

One thing I didn't like last night was no nudity ;)

I didn't want to be the FIRST person to mention that.

But one thing that sucked last night was there was no TnA.

Also no shootings if I'm not mistaken.

The only death was a boring drowning.....MEH

Wow bummer.

[x man]

Jimmy`s mom[Gretchen Moll of Rounders fame]was poisoning his dad,
probably with the help of the maid. Lots of groundwork was laid[although no one got laid yesterday]for the finale and next season. I think the writers are wingin it as they go, pretty much. Promises to be better and better.

[Martel]

I didn't want to be the FIRST person to mention that.

But one thing that sucked last night was there was no TnA.

Also no shootings if I'm not mistaken.

The only death was a boring drowning.....MEH

Wow bummer.

Wait until next week... I'll bet something really bad is going to happen to the Italian brothers. :tu

Cheers,
G

[Bill86]

I really hope the finale is a full 60 minutes of pure bliss. There better be LOTS of bodies.

[goalie204]

some episodes this show is great, others slow

[PeteSB75]

This was one of my favorite episodes in this show. Good progression on all the major story lines. Margaret left, no idea where she's gone yet. Jimmy reconnected a little with his dad, and we found out who he was, as well as some additional developments with his mother and wife. The wife just pisses me off. At least Margaret and the mom are presented as strong females, who know what they want and are willing to take risks to get it. Interesting that they choose to present that behaviour in two regular characters who practice one version or another of the oldest profession. The wife is just annoying, blowing whichever way the wind blows, taking the easiest path. Jimmy knows it, the only question is what does he plan to do about it. No Chalky this week, but I think we'll be seeing more of him next week. And Richard, the tin mask guy, is awesome, asking Nucky if he wants the families of those guys killed in Philly. First the mother, then the sisters, then the dentist. Delivery on that line was priceless.

[elderboy02]

This was one of my favorite episodes in this show. Good progression on all the major story lines. Margaret left, no idea where she's gone yet. Jimmy reconnected a little with his dad, and we found out who he was, as well as some additional developments with his mother and wife. The wife just pisses me off. At least Margaret and the mom are presented as strong females, who know what they want and are willing to take risks to get it. Interesting that they choose to present that behaviour in two regular characters who practice one version or another of the oldest profession. The wife is just annoying, blowing whichever way the wind blows, taking the easiest path. Jimmy knows it, the only question is what does he plan to do about it. No Chalky this week, but I think we'll be seeing more of him next week. And Richard, the tin mask guy, is awesome, asking Nucky if he wants the families of those guys killed in Philly. First the mother, then the sisters, then the dentist. Delivery on that line was priceless.

I agree with your post 100%

[x man]

This was one of my favorite episodes in this show. Good progression on all the major story lines. Margaret left, no idea where she's gone yet. Jimmy reconnected a little with his dad, and we found out who he was, as well as some additional developments with his mother and wife. The wife just pisses me off. At least Margaret and the mom are presented as strong females, who know what they want and are willing to take risks to get it. Interesting that they choose to present that behaviour in two regular characters who practice one version or another of the oldest profession. The wife is just annoying, blowing whichever way the wind blows, taking the easiest path. Jimmy knows it, the only question is what does he plan to do about it. No Chalky this week, but I think we'll be seeing more of him next week. And Richard, the tin mask guy, is awesome, asking Nucky if he wants the families of those guys killed in Philly. First the mother, then the sisters, then the dentist. Delivery on that line was priceless.

I also agree, 100%, the masked man is doing a great job of acting, he even has me spooked.

[icehog3]

Some of the comments here remind me of an old Richard Pryor routine on boxing:

"It wasn't a very good fight....no one got killed".

It's like saying a hockey game can't be a good game unless there are a bunch of fights. I disagree.

[Bill86]

Some of the comments here remind me of an old Richard Pryor routine on boxing:

"It wasn't a very good fight....no one got killed".

It's like saying a hockey game can't be a good game unless there are a bunch of fights. I disagree.

You're correct. Except if the game is boring and no one is scoring, a few good fights will pick things up a bit. Not saying it make or breaks it but it definitely brings up some excitement in a non-exciting game. The game can still suck sure but at least there would be a highlight or two.

In your language say you're smoking a Gurkha, you immediately want to forget about it. But what if 2 draws in you see 5 sluts take off their shirts? Still a bad cigar but hey.....it was an experience with some highlights/excitement, no?

*note I'm referring to attractive sluts with nice knockers, not that you care....but still*

[icehog3]

You crack me up, Bill! :r

[Martel]

Some of the comments here remind me of an old Richard Pryor routine on boxing:

"It wasn't a very good fight....no one got killed".

It's like saying a hockey game can't be a good game unless there are a bunch of fights. I disagree.
:tpd: I thought it was a great episode...

Cheers,
G

[Powers]

This episode really was about showing the dynamics of the characters. It was classic format for one of the last episodes of any drama: leave ya w/a few cliff hangers and have the characters at a crossroads.

I think Nicky's brother has the potential to be a rival or try to oust Nucky, maybe a long term Freddio character as in The Godfather

[Superbad]

I am looking forward to the next episode. Margret leaving was a little unexpected for me, I am curious how it will play out for her.

[Powers]

*Fredo

[Powers]

Season Finale Tonight! :ss

[DonAustin]

Season Finale Tonight! :ss

I know, I cant wait brother! It should be good
-(P

[DonAustin]

"Cause if i had used the shotgun, I would have had to clean the mess up myself" priceless

[DonAustin]

She better burn that damn postcard from Paris

[DonAustin]

I've got to admit, very predictable up to this point, and the only good thing about this finale so far is the Cohiba I'm smoking during it-(P

[DonAustin]

Wow that finale really sucked guys, I'm genuinely disappointed right now. By the rest of the season I should'nt have but I did have high hopes for this finale. Oh Well, GREAT COHIBA though-(P

[icehog3]

2 shotgun deaths, one handgun, one straight razor, pregnant hookers, million dollar deals, illicit backroom plotting, double crosses, philandering postcards, family reunions, intregrated celebrations,......all just setting up season 2.

Yeah, it wasn't the exciting finale, but I guess they know what they're doing.

[Bill86]

If you watch the scene again, it's actually Jimmys boot knife and not a straight razor. But I completely agree it is all setting up season 2.

Shame the finale couldn't be more exciting. The last 2 episodes were kinda MEH.....I really hope they did this to start season 2 off with a huge bang.

[elderboy02]

I liked the season finale. I love the line that went something like "It isn't Halloween" and then BOOM! That mask guy is going to continue to be a great character.

[DonAustin]

If you watch the scene again, it's actually Jimmys boot knife and not a straight razor. But I completely agree it is all setting up season 2.

Shame the finale couldn't be more exciting. The last 2 episodes were kinda MEH.....I really hope they did this to start season 2 off with a huge bang.

I hope so to, I believe it will though. If not, I can honestly say if the season goes the same as this one did, I wont be as a dedicated viewer as I was this season.

[rennD]

can someone tell me who Luciano was shooting at the end there (it was a delivery truck full of booze)? was this important or just filler?

[DonAustin]

I don't know man, I was wondering the same. It was almost like it was a deal going wrong, but I was'nt for sure.

[Powers]

I liked the finale! I think season 1 of the Sopranos is very comparable, that wasn't a mind blowing season either, but a solid one that set up things to come. I think HBO knows they've got the next big there w/Boardwalk and are setting it up for the long-haul

Tying in Harding's "Return to Normalcy" speech w/Margaret and Nucky getting back together was brilliant. My favorite line of the night though: "Woodrow Wilson, that Southern son of a b*tch" :r

And I couldn't figure out who Lucky whacked either, I think it was a Dalesio brother?

[Gophernut]

And I couldn't figure out who Lucky whacked either, I think it was a Dalesio brother?

That's what I thought.

[icehog3]

And I couldn't figure out who Lucky whacked either, I think it was a Dalesio brother?

That's what I thought.

I would be shocked if a Dalesio brother was out doing casual business with Luciano after 4 of his brothers just got whacked....documented in the newspapers and all.

[Gophernut]

I would be shocked if a Dalesio brother was out doing casual business with Luciano after 4 of his brothers just got whacked....documented in the newspapers and all.

You are right as ususal Admiral! From IMDB:

In a closing montage while Eddie Cantor sings for the celebratory crowd, we see Van Alden sitting alone and tearing up. We see Eli, the Commodore and Jimmy plotting something while Gillian quietly sips a drink. Lansky and Luciano pull another whiskey heist, with Lucky shooting a kid who'd just taken payment from Lansky for a truckload of liquor. Nan sits alone and puts on the ring she found in the cake, smiling dreamily. Rothstein sighs as he talks on the phone, and Eddie counts stacks of cash. Angela sits at home in an empty dining room.

[Brutus2600]

You know, everybody was saying how they didn't like the finale...but I really enjoyed it. We saw a lot of character development from the first episode to the finale, and I think the finale really was a nice chapter end to a lot of journeys the different characters were taking. And yes, as people have said, I think they've set themselves up for a GREAT second season and possibly more.

[icehog3]

You are right as ususal Admiral!



If only I could be right about fantasy hockey line-ups, Steve! :r

[WildBlueSooner]

I finally watched the finale yesterday and was not disappointing in the least. One thing I have found about some of my favorite shows is that the finale's are often nothing spectacular, but they set the plot and characters up for season 2. That is exactly what happened here and I think season 2 is going to be spectacular.